Sedge Wren field marks

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Todd,

Howard and I had excellent and extended views of the 
Sedge Wren from close range. It had very dark markings 
on the back and some buffiness underneath. The eyebrow 
was prominent but much shorter than a Carolina's. The 
bill was relatively short. Based on these field marks, 
it was easy enough to positively identify the bird as a 
Sedge Wren. In fact, Howard identified it the instant he 
spotted it. Its call was also different from the calls
of the numerous House and Carolina Wrens in the area.

Mike Collins
Annandale, Virginia
collins@ram.nrl.navy.mail

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